Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1898 — Ingenious Stamp Swindle. [ARTICLE]

Ingenious Stamp Swindle.

An ingepious stamp swindle has been discovered by the postofflee authorities. It consists of pasting a transparent piece of paper over a stamp after it has been affixed to a letter. The stamp defacing machine, of course, does not destroy the stamp, and it can be used again. The special inspectors of the Postoffice Department say that the swindle has not been extensively worked, and now that they are apprised of. it they can easily stop it— Boston Traveler.